House of Koko – Now in Oakwood
House of Koko, Chapel Allerton’s popular brunch spot, has now opened another branch in Oakwood, at the premises previously occupied by Hessian. Oakwood matches Chapel Allerton Koko’s brunch offering and Hessian the friendly and knowledgeable Hessian staff will remain, then in April, the venue will channel some of their sister venue, Distrikt bar in Leeds […]
Liz Cottam (HOME, The Owl and CORA) Competes on Great British Menu
The North East & Yorkshire will be represented by Liz Cottam when Great British Menu airs from Tuesday 8 March. With Andi Oliver presenting, and a new panel of judges, the theme is Celebrating 100 Year of British Broadcasting.’ Judges include Michelin starred, Tom Kerridge, Restaurateur Nisha Katona, and Comedian and Food Podcast Presenter Ed […]
Leader of Orchestra of Opera North to Bow Out After 44 Years
David Greed, Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North since its inception in 1978 and now the longest-serving Orchestra Leader in Europe, looks back on his 44 years in post as “a massive accidental record of some sort. I’ve just kept going!” David’s swansong will be with Opera North’s concert stagings of Wagner’s Parsifal in […]
Pronto – Now Active in Leeds
Local delivery app Pronto has expanded into Leeds as a result of huge success where it started two years ago, in Ilkley. Customers of local independent eateries in the City can now order their meals via Pronto. Pronto is the brainchild of husband-and-wife team, Cat and Mark Barrett, who live in Ilkley and work in […]
Fabulous February Half Term at Thackray Museum
It’s looking like a Fabulous February at Thackray Museum of Medicine, with a programme which includes Bot Bonanza! and Sparks!, their new early years play area. From February 19th – 27th, ‘Bot Bonanza!’ will give children and their families the opportunity to design their very own robotic friend, meet a real robot, watch Disney Pixar […]
